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19 Months

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 22, 2024 by JeanNovember 22, 2024

I guess I’m entering the angry phase of grief. I don’t know any other way to explain my persistent grouchiness. (I suspect a touch of compassion fatigue as well.)

On a brighter note, the house is coming along. They are nearly finished with the roof and are putting color coat on the walls.

In a huge surprise, Zelda showed up on camera last week. I hurried home and gave her a can. She ate it, but I haven’t seen her again. Seeing her took my breath away. She’s alive! I wish she could tell me what she’s been doing for almost the last year. She looked very healthy. I guess she must have moved to someone else’s porch for a while. My neighbor and i would both love to have her come home.

I bought a building last week. Alan was in the process of buying a 1946 Sportsman when he died. I used the money he would have spent on the car to purchase the building. Some minor renovations are underway. I’ll talk more about it at a later date.

Posted in 1946 Mercury, Cats, Transitions | Tagged Central TX House, The Sportsman, Zelda

Sixteen Months

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on August 22, 2024 by JeanAugust 22, 2024

Work continues painting the house. Some primer is on, but there is a lot of scraping and sanding going on.

I’m looking for this image so I can purchase the rights to it to have tile made for two showers. If I can’t find this exact image, I’m prowling stock photo sites looking for a suitable substitute.

Jase and I will be getting away for a few days. We’ll see what else happens over the next month.

Posted in Transitions | Tagged bears, Central TX House

Spring is here. Time to Mow!

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 27, 2020 by JeanMarch 27, 2020
Now that I’m finally able to shelter in place like a good Texan (what a week it’s been until now), I decided today would be a good day to mow as much grass/weeds as possible. In preparation for this, I checked the mower at the store yesterday. Yes, I’d put the battery on the trickle charger over the winter. It should be fine. I’d need gas, though. Not a problem, I’ll bring a can with me tomorrow.
 
This morning, I topped up the gas tank in the house mower and headed off to the store. I removed the trickle charger, filled the tank, climbed on, pushed the brake, and cranked. Nothing. I checked all my connections and lever positions. Tried again. Nothing. I trudged out to the truck for my tools. I disconnected the battery, shut the doors, and headed to the small engine shop in Dutchtown. Yes. They had a battery. I exchanged $54 for a battery and was on my way. Yee ha! That did it. I backed outside and began mowing. By the time I got back around front to the driveway, something was very wrong.  I’d forgotten to check the air in the tires after a long winter’s nap, and the left front tire was flat. I retrieved my trusty battery-powered inflator from the truck and hooked it up. Rats. It’s a tubeless tire. I needed to get enough grip between the edges of the tire and rim so the air pressure could lock it on. I got the jack out of the truck and jacked the front of the mower up enough to lift the tire off the ground. Not enough pressure and the little compressor was exhausted. I moved the truck closer to the tractor so I could use the 12V adapter. I had to move the mower to be able to reach the tire from the truck. I got it moved so I could reach, and about that time, my neighbor comes bopping across the yard in a truck and asks if I could use any help. I explained what I needed, and he said, “That exactly what this truck is equipped to do.” He looked younger than my neighbor, and I was having trouble placing him, but he knew exactly what needed to be done with my little tire, and he had exactly the tools he needed to do it — including a compressor with a lot more oomph than mine. As he finished up, I thanked him for the help, and he said, “Mom sent me. He said you were up on the hill and it looked like you could use a hand.” That’s when it dawned on me that this adult-sized young man was the same little boy I’d seen riding all over the property six years ago on a 4-wheeler and mini-bikes and the lawnmower. I was thankful today that he also knew how to maintain tractors, even if the ones he works on are a lot bigger than mine. With that final repair, I was able to mow the store property without further incident. Time to head home. But first I filled the gas can.
After getting back home and getting the gas can put away, it was time to mow. I had charged this mower’s battery a week or two ago so it should be fine. Nope. I got on, pushed the brake pedal, and cranked. Nothing. I grab my tools from the truck, remove the battery and head for the small engine shop. Expecting them to have two batteries I needed on the same day was too much, so I headed out for CarQuest. Yes, they had one with more cranking power. I exchanged $57 for this battery and returned home. I installed the battery, and the rest of the mowing session was uneventful. Time to relax.
Posted in Property | Tagged Central TX House, Store

April 2019 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on April 18, 2019 by JeanApril 18, 2019

The Ranch: Nothing new to report

The Store: Charged the mower battery and got the grass mowed.

The Detail Shop: Mowed the grass.

The Shop: Mr. L got the leak in the heater unit repaired — it needed a new part. Now he’s ready to have heat in the shop area next winter. He’s so happy. Mr. L cleaned up the showroom area and made space for our sort of annual indoor yard sale, and that went well. His plan is to paint the ceiling now that he has the space cleared again.

The Central TX House: I made a little progress on winter yard work. Yard is mowed again. I still need to trim.

Posted in Property, Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, Shop, Store

March 2019 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 21, 2019 by JeanMarch 20, 2019
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The Ranch: Nothing new to report The Store: No change. The Detail Shop: No change. The Shop: Mr. L has been sorting and putting away parts and other things.  Mr. L got the gas turned on on Monday, but there’s a leak in the heater unit, so more things to … Continue reading →

Posted in Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, Shop, Store

February 2019 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on February 21, 2019 by JeanFebruary 23, 2019

San Antonio House: In January, we took the Spitfire down to the San Antonio house and pushed it into the garage. We removed everything we plan to remove except the stove. The new owner made an appearance, got her walk-though, and picked up keys. Mr. L has some things he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Property, Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, SA House, Shop, Store

May 2018 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on May 17, 2018 by JeanMay 16, 2018

San Antonio House: All is quiet. The Ranch: No change. The Store: No change. The Detail Shop: No change. The Shop: Mr. L has been sorting and putting away parts and other things. He’s been doing a lot of restoration work on the ranch Jeep. It’s never going to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Property, Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, San Antonio House, Shop, Store

April 2018 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on April 19, 2018 by JeanApril 17, 2018

San Antonio House: All is quiet. The Ranch: No change The Store: Mowed. The Detail Shop: Mowed. Mr. L unclogged a stopped up drain. The Shop: Mr. L has been sorting and putting away parts and other things. He’s been doing a lot of restoration work on the ranch Jeep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Property, Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, SA House, Shop, Store

March 2018 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 15, 2018 by JeanMarch 15, 2018
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San Antonio House: All is quiet. The Ranch: Started the wildlife census. Inflated tires on the motor home in preparation for moving it into town. We finished moving most of the small items in to town. The long pole in the tent is the motor home. Then we have about … Continue reading →

Posted in Property, Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, SA House, Shop, Store

February 2018 Property Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on February 15, 2018 by JeanFebruary 14, 2018
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San Antonio House: Mr. L rebuilt the toilet and tackled the troublesome garage lighting problem. He also purchased fence pickets and is drying them. The Ranch: Nothing new. The Store: Nothing new. The Detail Shop: Nothing new. The Shop: Mr. L has been sorting and putting away parts and other … Continue reading →

Posted in Property Update | Tagged Central TX House, Detail Shop, Ranch, SA House, Shop, Store

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